'Artspace', a film that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the creation of what would eventually turn into Spike Island, Bristol is being shown at Spike Island as part of sn exhibition curated by Elisa Kay and Alice Motard till June 19th.

To celebrate Artspace’s 40th anniversary, Spike Island presents an archival display of material selected from the recently catalogued records of Artspace held at the Bristol Record Office (BRO). Significant administrative documents are exhibited alongside letters, photographs, posters and slides showcasing the group’s diverse activities, including international exchanges, exhibitions and events.

A newly commissioned film directed by artist Kypros Kyprianou weaves together archival and contemporary footage, from interviews with key figures in the development of Artspace, to footage of the industrial sites that Artspace repurposed, to trace how we got ‘from there to here’ and reveal the people, places and wider socio-political situation in which Artspace was founded.

There is also a related exhibition in the Test Space and a discussion event.

'The Car That Turned' is being screened at an event by Rose Butler
Thursday 28 April 2016 at Access Space, Sheffield
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Followed by drinks at the Rutland

The evening will present short videos from a range of artists and filmmakers Rose Butler, Katie Davies, Kyprianou and Hollington, John Jordan, Jane Lawson, Office of Community Sousveillance, Bede Robinson and Sophie Robinson. The films evoke commentary on borders, migration, surveillance, power and control but also present maverick intervention, playfulness and humour. Some of the artists will be present to introduce their work and you are welcome to join us for a short Q+A following the screenings.

The films have been bought together in response to Theresa May’s proposed Investigatory Powers Bill and in support of the campaigns opposing the bill lead by Liberty and Privacy International.